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Thu Jun 04, 2015 6:47 am

Chochobeef wrote: Now that its in, is it functional to point that it was worth the effort? I know this seems like a silly question, but hard to adjust it when you are in the drivers seat. Thanks for the feedback and tutorial.

Absolutely! I don't stay in the slow lane and now the ability to see whats right of me when I want to move into the right lane without having to turn my head was well worth it. I have a 40 minute drive to work, all highway, so I'm in and out of each lane numerous times...

Thu Jun 04, 2015 11:30 am

Any special advice or cautions about application of the template provided by Mid-America Motorworks?

Thu Jun 04, 2015 11:37 am

I would imagine that you adjust the mirror very little after you get it straight. Once in a while you will have to readjust, but it shouldn't be any big deal.

I think it's definitely worth the effort.

I was driving in the left lane and had to get into the right lane, but my rear window was fogged up. Having the right mirror would have been great.

Tim

Thu Jun 04, 2015 12:16 pm

markiemark9 wrote: Any special advice or cautions about application of the template provided by Mid-America Motorworks?

No, just make sure you print it 1:1 scale...lol Line everything up and you should be good to go...it was a perfect template...use the pic I posted as a reference and you should be fine... :) When it comes to drilling, I highly, highly recommend a step bit to get the final 5/8" hole...

Thu Jun 04, 2015 12:18 pm

Tim Donahoe wrote: I would imagine that you adjust the mirror very little after you get it straight. Once in a while you will have to readjust, but it shouldn't be any big deal.

I think it's definitely worth the effort.

I was driving in the left lane and had to get into the right lane, but my rear window was fogged up. Having the right mirror would have been great.

Tim

Yes, having a passenger side mirror is a necessity for me, no if and's or but's...anybody can do this...measure twice, cut once and be patient...

Thu Jun 04, 2015 1:25 pm

Tim Donahoe wrote: I would imagine that you adjust the mirror very little after you get it straight. Once in a while you will have to readjust, but it shouldn't be any big deal.

I think it's definitely worth the effort.

I was driving in the left lane and had to get into the right lane, but my rear window was fogged up. Having the right mirror would have been great.

Tim

The mirror probably would have been fogged up too :D

Thu Jun 04, 2015 2:43 pm

No, the mirror was on the outside. The "fog" was a sudden condensation that occurred on the inside of the back window from a sudden blast of rain. In a matter of a minute, my back window was so fogged up, I couldn't see out of it. It was daytime, so I couldn't see the car lights behind me (they didn't have them on).

Boyd, so how do you print 1.1? You'd think MidAmerica would send a template already printed.

Tim

Thu Jun 04, 2015 3:29 pm

Tim when you go to print, in the print window just make sure you have "actual size" selected, not "fit to page."

EDIT: This is in the print window for Adobe Reader which most computers will pull up PDF files in, other PDF programs may vary a bit but they should all have something similar.

Thu Jun 04, 2015 4:59 pm

Tim Donahoe wrote: No, the mirror was on the outside. The "fog" was a sudden condensation that occurred on the inside of the back window from a sudden blast of rain. In a matter of a minute, my back window was so fogged up, I couldn't see out of it. It was daytime, so I couldn't see the car lights behind me (they didn't have them on).

Boyd, so how do you print 1.1? You'd think MidAmerica would send a template already printed.

Tim

Depending on your printer and/or print manager, it may print to fit, you want to make sure actual size is selected as mentioned above. Just an extra precaution.... :) Good luck Tim, we expect pics! I just took Mabel for a spin around town, the passenger mirror rocks!!

Fri Jun 05, 2015 9:15 am

Great day to drive Mabel to work. Passenger side mirror makes a world of difference.....!

Wed Jun 10, 2015 2:45 pm

vernonc wrote: When you do the door rubber and scrapers, I urge you to use the WW 'complete door kit'. And, specify the 'German door seal'. I think I paid 65.00 dollars more but it fits and seals just like the original.

mort

Mort, if you don't mind me asking, where did you order your complete door kit from?

Wed Jun 10, 2015 3:00 pm

WW = WolfsburgWest.

BTW, tha's where I got all my rubber. No regrets.

-jeffrey

Wed Jun 10, 2015 3:05 pm

jhicken wrote: WW = WolfsburgWest.

BTW, tha's where I got all my rubber. No regrets.

-jeffrey

Thanks... :) Luckily, all other rubber had been replaced by the PO..all that's left is the doors...dreading it, but it has to be done...

Thu Jun 11, 2015 1:17 pm

Any fans of the hood badge? I'm digging it...

Thu Jun 11, 2015 1:42 pm

That's a rear hood emblem, there is a vintage front hood emblem that looks like this

that would be more appropriate for the front.

-jeffrey

Thu Jun 11, 2015 2:07 pm

houseofboyd wrote: Great day to drive Mabel to work. Passenger side mirror makes a world of difference.....!

How did you get your eye lids tilted like that? can I do it to mine?:

Thu Jun 11, 2015 2:18 pm

K-VW wrote: houseofboyd wrote: Great day to drive Mabel to work. Passenger side mirror makes a world of difference.....!

How did you get your eye lids tilted like that? can I do it to mine?:

It was just a matter of positioning them inside of the head light ring before installing the ring...just turn them by hand..

Thu Jun 11, 2015 4:24 pm

houseofboyd wrote: Any fans of the hood badge? I'm digging it...

Dig it Boyd! Love that beetle. \:D/

Thu Jun 18, 2015 9:32 am

Awesome 68!!

Sun Jun 21, 2015 3:45 pm

conrad1468 wrote: Awesome 68!!

Thank you...